A CW Hood Yachts Wasque 26 outfitted with Hood Canvas and our project aft cover. Notice the stitch lines on the aft cover. There are many good ways to reinforce aft covers or mooring covers. At Hood Canvas, we like the look and strength that wide reinforcements provide. They require more time, effort [...]

We’ve all been there. You start a new upholstery job by removing the old fabric and find a little surprise: rotten wood. And although you were aware that some of the pieces would have to be replaced, there was no way of knowing that the damage was so extensive. Now you have to contact the [...]

By Mark E. Battersby Thanks, in large part, to the economy’s impact on cash-strapped state and local governments, many marine canvas and upholstery businesses are swamped with red tape, rules, regulations, fees and taxes, all sharply cutting into their bottom line. Fortunately, battling city hall, the county or statehouse over zoning issues, unfairly levied fines, [...]

Grass roots I worked for a small sail loft and canvas shop during high school and college while I studied engineering. After getting married, I wanted a more steady career because the sail making and design path I chose was very time and travel intensive. I took what I knew and started Nautilux Custom Canvas [...]

From Armstrong Nautical Products, the RIB and Center Pole Telescopic boarding ladders make it easy and safe to board a variety of boats. The RIB Ladder maintains an easy-to-climb outward angle, supports more than 400 pounds and mounts on the RIB surface, so there are no holes in the pontoons. Rubber stand-offs help protect the [...]

Boat registration numbers decreased 2.2 percent, or 282,615 boats, according to the annual U.S. Recreational Boat Registration Statistics Report from the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). Of the 12.5 million registered recreational boats, 183,930 new model year powerboats were sold and registered in the U.S. in 2010. When ranked by state, Florida held the No. [...]

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) released the findings from preliminary evaluations on isobutanol-gasoline blends. According to the report, isobutanol produces no more emissions than pure, EPA-approved test gasoline, while producing 30 percent more energy than ethanol. The evaluations are part of the association’s efforts to explore alternative biofuels in response to the approval of [...]

MarChem CFI, a manufacturer of proprietary coated, solution-dyed and laminated products, appointed Laurie Moers Northeast regional sales representative. Moers’ territory encompasses Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, Maryland and Rhode Island. She will be responsible for generating demand for the company’s products at the user level, and contacting canvas shops, [...]

The Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail returns to Miami, Fla., Feb. 16-20. Attractions for 2012 include the Dive & Travel Harbor; the Discover Boating Resource Center with on-the-water training courses and free boat rides; the Affordability Pavilion, featuring boats that can be financed for $250 or less per month; as well [...]

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) inducted Robert (Bob) Deputy, former president and CEO of Godfrey Marine, into the NMMA Hall of Fame. “Bob Deputy is incredibly deserving of NMMA’s most prestigious honor, for the thriving business he built, his unwavering dedication and leadership throughout the years, and personifying what it means to treat everyone [...]